Organic Fruit Production
Information Resources
Proceedings, First International Symposium on Organic Apple and Pear. 2007. D. Lynch and R. PRange (eds.). Acta Horticulturae No. 737, ISHS. 172 pp. http://www.actahort.org/
Organic Tree Fruit Management. 1998. Linda Edwards, Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia. 240 pp. ISBN 0-7726-3615-X. One of the best practical guides for growing organic fruit in the semi-arid Pacific Northwest.
Organic Apple Production Manual. 2000. Sean Swezey et al. University of California Publ. 3403. 72 pp. Available from UC ANR, 1-800-994-8849. An excellent technical guide.
Prospects for Organic Fruit Production.1999. East Malling Research Association, England. 23 pp. A synopsis of a conference in May 1999 examining the potential for organic fruit production in Europe to meet more of the existing demand. Available from HortResearch International, E. Malling, England.
Organic Resource Manual. 1999. Washington State Dept. of Agriculture. 86 pp. Contains a wide variety of information on organic farming in the northwestern states, including regulations and standards, crop and livestock production, and marketing. Available on-line at: http://csanr.wsu.edu/resources/Organic Resource Guide.pdf
Integrated Pest Management for Ontario Apple Orchards. 2000. Bernie Solymar, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Publication 310. 230 pp. A comprehensive and practical guide to IPM for northeastern conditions. Available from 1-888-466-2372.
Cover Cropping in Vineyards. 1998. University of California Publication 3338. 162 pp. An excellent reference on cover crops in perennial systems, with a focus on California conditions. Available from UC ANR, 1-800-994-8849.